Greater Plans
Avery Reeder
June 2, 2009
Art by CCA 11th grader, Megan Mimnaugh Anne Tucker once said, “All art takes courage.” You may wonder how this is true. I mean, really, how hard is it to paint a flower on a paper? But the emotion and passion behind the simple painting is more intricate and complex than one might realize at first... Read more »
Pressing On
Avery Reeder
June 2, 2009
The most anticipated day for many students is the last day of school. And for 8th graders this day also means, graduation. On June 3rd, students will “cross-over” to high school and leave their middle school years in the past. Despite the fact that 8th grade students are pressing on forward, let’s... Read more »
Midle School Cheerleading Tryouts
Avery Reeder
May 14, 2009
Progression is crucial in the sport of cheerleading. For example, beginning the sport when you are young will be an advantage to you as you grow older. Here at CCA, we have many opportunities for girls to fulfill their dreams of being a cheerleader. Eventually, students are eligible to try-out for the... Read more »
Summertime. Summer Camps. Check ‘em Out!
Avery Reeder
May 6, 2009
Summertime. Beach. Friends. Endless sleepovers. No school. No homework. Relaxation. Summertime. Summertime…get the picture? Although these elements do describe the warm time off of school, summer camps are also a big part of this wet and sunny season. But with so many choices out there, how... Read more »
To Twitter or Not to Twitter… That is the Question!
Avery Reeder
April 30, 2009
Arriving home after school, you drop your backpack, kick of your shoes, and head straight for your room. Then what? Homework or computer? Procrastinators like myself turn to the computer to update statuses, check endless notifications, receive emails, and catch up with friends that you saw just a couple... Read more »
Remembering Bahamas Mission ‘09 – Trip 1
Avery Reeder
March 12, 2009
Waking up bright and early, dressing and brushing your teeth quickly, grabbing previously packed bags, and jumping in the car is the typical routine of a student on the day of a class field trip. But for us—forty CCA eighth graders on our first trip to the Bahamas—everything about that day would... Read more »